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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - Client Technology - **Company:** Schroders - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £74,705 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Web Development, Github, Node.Js, Next.js, Responsive Web Design, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Backend, Material UI, Solid Principles, Deployment Automation, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5962891691 ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to work with our Web development team. You will lead and contribute to all aspects of solution design, technical development, testing and implementation of high-quality platforms that are easy to maintain and extend., * Excellent software design principles and patterns, designing code for readability and re-usability, scalability, and maintainability. * Excellent experience of state of the art test automation approaches including TDD and other Shift Left approaches to ensure highest quality engineering practices. * Experience in engineering practices that enable high-quality rapid delivery such as trunk based development, pairing, test automation and the concepts of DevSecOps. * Experience developing web applications using front-end technologies including React, TypeScript, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design, including component libraries and design systems. * Experience developing backend services and APIs using Node.js (Express) and serverless technologies such as Azure Functions.[TM3] * Ability to translate business requirements to high-quality working software. * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (desirable). * Demonstrable background in stakeholder and relationship-management to successfully manage a diverse network of relationships, both internal and external. * Strong understanding and experience applying Agile principles. * Good DevOps experience including continuous integration and automated deployment. Knowledge of Git and Github Actions essential. * Experience using cloud platform, ideally Azure.[TM4] * Experience working with Terraform. * Experience working with global colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones, understanding cultural differences. * Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. What you'll be like * Having a passion for keeping up to date with the latest industry trends in web technologies, demonstrating thought leadership and coaching to other team members. * Value clean code and the continuous learning culture. * Passionate about what you do, detail-orientated, always striving for excellence and proactively seeking for areas to improve. * Able to prioritize work and limit work in progress in order to achieve optimal flow. * Friendly, approachable, collaborative and enjoy working with people across teams and functions[TM5] . * Have a continuous improvement mind-set, challenging status quo and seeks self-improvement. ## Description It's an exciting time to join Schroders with significant steps being taken to transform our technology landscape and ways of working. We're looking for someone who is passionate about driving change and prepared to face challenges head on to achieve improved outcomes for our engineering practice. You will be responsible for: * Building web applications with TypeScript, Next.js and React, HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design. * Maintaining the team's component library and design system using Storybook. * Building backend services and APIs with Node.js (Express) and Azure Functions, integrating with Contentstack. * Delivering and running services on Azure (App Service, Functions, Storage, event hubs etc) using Terraform and Github Actions CI/CD. * Leading all aspects of software delivery in terms of design, development, testing and implementation. * Using AI-assisted development tools and helping to explore AI capabilities on the platform. * Collaborating with business stakeholders and agile analysts to effectively translate features and user stories into working software that is fit for purpose. * Working with Engineering Lead to implement the Technology roadmap. * Working with Delivery Lead to prioritize backlog and ensure technical debt is being tracked, logged, and mitigated in a timely manner. * Working with our UX Design team to deliver the best user experience for our customers. * Articulating technical solutions to non-technical and business stakeholders. * Working with colleagues from other teams to identify and resolve dependencies. * Providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, ensuring adherence to software standards and policies, and mentoring team members where required. * Contributing to agile planning and ceremonies including story refinement, demos, and retrospectives. * Contributing to the Enterprise Engineering community through discussion on technology trends, innovative ideas and sharing of solutions to common issues. * Maintenance, support and innovative development of a complex Digital platform to drive positive value-based outcomes for the business and our clients.